PS4/5: Rollerdrome

[Harrison]

When I saw the game title Rollerdrome it instantly got my hopes up. I had images of the film Rollerball, and the Amiga game Speedball.

But here is the trailer.

https://youtu.be/wXeOF_8ROlE

I like the cell shaded graphics. I'm guessing the devs were fans of Jet Set Redio. But it isn't a Speedball game from watching the trailer. More just an arena fps on rollerskates, unless I'm missing something.

Only going to give it a go if it appears free on PS Plus or on Gamepass. Otherwise nope. Disappointed.

[Demon Cleaner]

Seems like a missed opportunity to me, Rollerball yes, shooting no, just make it a sports game.

I was also looking forward to Roller Champions but apparently it gets boring quite fast.

[J T]

Stylish graphical design, but the game itself doesn't appeal to me.

Have you tried Knockout City? it's a bit like speedball but more of a dodgeball elimination game than an arena-base sport. It was fun for a bit.

I'd love a modern Speedball. For some reason I got most hooked by the gameboy version - I played the hell out of it.

[Harrison]

Not heard of that. Will take a look.

Never played the GB version of Speedball. Used to play SB2 on the Amiga a lot. Mashing the button at the ball release to take it the other team player and run for the goal. And those diagonal goal throws. Brilliant game. A lot of games these days over complicate things.